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The Law Enforcement Academy at Arapahoe Community College provides an intensive course of study which prepares students for entry into the law enforcement profession. Our program focuses on all of the basic law enforcement job functions that are required for entry level law enforcement officers - from driving skills and making arrests to safe use of firearms and processing crime scenes. To visit the Colorado P.O.S.T. web site go to: www.ago.state.co.us/posthome.html.

Founded in 1981, the Law Enforcement Academy program is one of the largest in the state. We are one of the pioneers in post-secondary education sponsored law enforcement training. We are prepared to help you master the skills you will need! We encourage you to join the finest law enforcement training program in Colorado and help to carry on the tradition.

We offer full time academies which last 17-1/2 weeks or approximately one college semester. These academies begin in August and in January. We also offer a part time academy for individuals who need to continue to work while in the academy. The part time academy begins in August and concludes in May.

Will I get any practical experience?

ACC's Law Enforcement Academy program combines the best of classroom instruction with practical experience. We emphasize tactical and practical exercises to test your academic schooling; you will spend approximately 250 hours in practical exercises, learning and demonstrating mastery of basic tactical skills.

• 44 hours of learning law enforcement defensive driving.
• 62 hours of arrest control techniques, including use of force, restraints, and de-escalation of force.
• 54 hours of firearms training, including safety, maintenance, shooting in dim light and tactical exercises designed to simulate reality by using a laser firearms training simulator (MILO), moving targets and search procedures.
• 40 hours of high-risk patrol officer situations, including stopping vehicles, handling domestic disputes, conducting searches of buildings and mock crime scene investigations.
• 60 hours of physical training to build stamina and endurance in order to prepare for the stresses and physical demands of a law enforcement career.

After the Academy there are other optional courses available to enhance your skills and training.

How do I know if this program is for me?

This program is for serious, dedicated law enforcement students. If you are ready to meet the challenge of a demanding law enforcement career, give yourself the best advantage by attending the Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy .

The Academy is approximately 685 contact hours long and consists of 40 college credits.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Law Enforcement Academy Program.

For more information please contact the Criminal Justice Department in room N1170 (or call 303-797-5793) to begin your law enforcement career.

Download the Application Process for the Law Enforcement Academy.

Additional forms are available on the forms web page

Review Program Requirements:
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
Criminal Justice-Associate of Applied Science Degree

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